Visiting Ireland

26/01/2025

Sheep sheltering at a bus stop on a rainy day in Ireland. See more: nickeyscircle.com/mildly-nature/

26/01/2025

26/01/2025

Every time I’m in Killarney I always photograph this.
(Yew Tree in middle of Muckross Abbey Killarney Co Kerry).

24/01/2025

A glimpse of what last night's storm was like in the West of Ireland.

23/01/2025

STORM EOWYN is on its way! Due to hit the west coast in the early hours of the morning, severe weather warnings are in place for the whole of Ireland tomorrow (Friday). Schools, public transport and most supermarkets shut. Only drive if necessary. Expect significant flight delays. This is being described by weather forecasters as possibly the worst Irish storm in living memory. Be safe! 🙏

12/01/2025

Murder Hole Beach, officially known as Boyeeghter Bay, is a secluded and stunning beach located in County Donegal, Ireland. It is famous for its dramatic scenery, golden sands, rugged cliffs, and unique rock formations. Despite its ominous name, the beach is a peaceful and breathtaking spot.

Interesting Facts:
1.Origin of the Name: The name "Murder Hole" is shrouded in mystery, with local legends suggesting it could be tied to tragic historical events or shipwrecks. However, no definitive story explains the name.

2.Seclusion: The beach is accessible via private farmland, and visitors must traverse a short but scenic hike to reach it. The effort is rewarded with unparalleled views and a sense of tranquility.

3.Tides and Swimming: Due to strong currents and unpredictable tides, swimming at Murder Hole Beach is not advised. The rugged beauty makes it more suited for exploration and photography.

4.Wildlife: It is an excellent spot for observing marine life and seabirds. The surrounding area is rich in natural beauty, making it a haven for nature lovers.


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12/01/2025

The RTE Weather Photo Competition has been running for over 20 years, offering amateur photographers the opportunity to showcase and share their talent. Entry for the autumn season is now open.

Entry for the winter season is now open with full details in this week's magazine and entries can be uploaded at rte.ie/weathercomp

Check out Brian Griffin's runner-up photo from last winter, taken at Laytown Beach, Co Meath

11/01/2025

Errigal under a blanket of snow. 🌨

📍 County Donegal

09/01/2025

IRELAND'S EDGE!

Inishtearaght (Tearaght Island) is an uninhabited island off the Di**le Peninsula. It's the most westerly of the Blasket Islands which means it's the westernmost island of Ireland.

There's a lighthouse on it and, as you can imagine, building it wasn't easy. Work began in 1864 when large quantities of rock were blasted into the cliffs to make enough space for a lighthouse, a couple of dwellings and a covered walkway between them. After six years of difficult and dangerous work the lighthouse was first lit on 1st May 1870. It stands more than 260 ft above sea level and used to be manned by two keepers who lived on the island with their families.

On 6th April 1988 the lighthouse was converted to automatic operation and the keepers were withdrawn. Tiaracht is deserted now and the lighthouse has to continue its vigil alone, but there's an inspection visit every few months when an Attendant is flown out by helicopter to assess the lighthouse's function and carry out maintenance work. Often the helicopter can't land because of bad weather and the Attendant has to remain on the island for several days or more.

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Pic. Noel Campion
https://instagram.com/campionnoel

09/01/2025

Not sure if we’re flying over Greenland or Kerry today ❄️✈️

📸 on IG

08/01/2025